Breathwork is an active experiential practice that uses conscious exercises to improve your physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Many different breath techniques are practiced in various spiritual traditions. Breath is a crucial component of meditation. During meditative practice, the breath can be used to be “present to the present moment.”
We use the breath as a tool to develop awareness of ourself, our mental and emotional state.
By watching the act of breathing, you observe the breath entering and the breath leaving the body, without trying to control or change it.
As you observe your breath, you can become aware of the thoughts, emotions and sensations emerging in your mind and body, without judgment or reaction.
Breathing deeply and slowly promotes relaxation of the body and mind.
In some meditation techniques, such as Vipassana meditation, breath awareness can be used to deepen the practice, developing a deeper understanding of the impermanent nature of all experience.
While you practice active meditation techniques, breath observation helps stabilize the mind, develop awareness, and promote widespread general well-being.
Integrating conscious breathing into your daily meditative practice can help you calm the swirl of emotions, achieve greater mental clarity and develop a more authentic and deeper connection with yourself.